Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 157, Decatur, Adams County, 5 July 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 157.

extend welcome All Congregations of City Join at Presbyterian Church in Reception. for NEW MINISTER The Rev. Wm. H. Gleiser— Excellent Program Rendered —Social Mingling. Fittingly decorated with the national colors in many beautiful ways, the parlors of the Presbyterian church on the eve of the Fourth presented a pret ty appearance for the reception tendered the new minister, the Rev. William H. Gleiser, whose ordination into' the ministry and installation as pastor of the- local church, took place last week. Large American flags, with gracefully flowing folds, were draped effectively here and there, forming a pretty background, and the columns J and pillars, gracefnliy twined with' bunting, formed gay vistas, through which the many attendants, including■ ministers from other churches and members of their congregations, ming-1 led in a happy social way, extending greeting to the new pastor and each other. The balcony rail was draped effectively also with bunting, and with I large branches of maple leaves, while over each of the tiny electric lights that outlined the balcony were Amer-' ican flags. Vases of flowers were also used in a pleasing way in the decorations. In the main auditorium, preceding the social pan of the reception, a program was rendered. C. J. Lute presiding A pipe organ prelude by Mrs. C. J. Luts was rendered ex-1 ouisitely, this being followed by a prayer by Rev J. M. Dawson of the Christian church, and then the address ot welcome by the Rev. D. O. Wtee of the Evangelical church. He extended to the Rev. Gleiser, not only a ministerial welcome, but a warm personal welcome. A welcome in behalf of tbe business men of the city was given by C. L. Walters, and in behalf of the church by D. B. Erwin. All the addresses were cordial in greeting, and brought forth the wish and hope that their association together might be one of mutual pleasure and profit In all phases To these cordial words of greeting the Rev. Gleiser responded in a short address, expressing his heartfelt appreciation of the greeting and good will. The musical part of the program was an excellent one. Dr. Fred Patterson giving a very pleasing solo, as did Miss Marie Allison, who was graduated this spring from National Park seminary, Washington, D. ('. She was forced to respond to an encore. Following the program, the large assemblage mingled in a very informal way, and during the evening refreshments of nabiscoes and cooling punch were served in a little alcove | by the Misses Mary Erwin and Lulu Atz. "■i ■ — * POLICE COURT NEWS. Monday afternoon Henry Schwartz, a harness maker, was arrested on a charge of exceeding the speed limit, It being alleged that he drove a motorcycle at a dangerous rate of speed, through the crowded streets. He pleaded guilty and was assessed a fine of |5.00 and costs, he staying the docket. Harry Barrone was brought up on a gambling charge, he being the party who escaped the marshal in his raid across the river. He pleaded guilty and drew the Inevitable $.>.00 and costs, which he stayed and returned to his work. — This morning an affidavit was filed, charging Edward Berling with exceed- ( ing the speed limit, and he filed a bond of $25 for his appearance Mon-, day, July 10th, at 9 o'clock, when At ] torneys Peterson & Moran will a P" pear and fighi. the case. ———————o— • SHIPPED ANOTHER HORSE. Frisinger & Sprunger have succeeded in selling horse, it going to Ed Everett of Marcellus, Mich., who has purchased several horses from this company. It was a three-year-old bay Belgian and it will be shipped, this week. This firm is having great | luccess in the horse business as a iale once made is invariably followed >y more, speaking well for the integ‘ity of the members of the company. 1

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FUNERAL OF COUSIN Decatur People Return From Sher wood, Ohio. Joe Palmer, Roman, Edward and Celia Parent were at Sherwood, Ohio, Tuesday, where they attended the funeral of their cousin, J. A. Parent, whose death occurred on last Sunday, following a sunstroke which he re- ! ceived a short time previous. The I funeral services were held at 10 o'clck | from the Methodist church and was | largely attended by relatives and I friends of the deceased, who was held ■ in high esteem by the people of that | place. The two latter remained for a short while longer for a visit gjin! will return either this evening or some time Thursday. THE AFTERCFFECTS Decatur Experienced But Few Fourth of July Accidents. — ON SANE ORDER Many Enjoyed Themselves at Picnic and Social Gatherings. I The Fourth has come and gone, and 1 today many an aching pain is the result of the “glorious day” due from a burned finger or a powder-marred eye, which go hand in hand from the dangerous pleasure. Decatur experi- ■ enced less noise on this year's Fourth than it has for a number of years, and ' as a result but few accidents or mishaps have come to our notice since the smoke has cleared away and tbe after-effects made known. The little boy who had his fingers scorched and his face burned from powder by being too inquisitive about tbe going off 1 of his crackers or fizxers, turned his dirty brown hands over and peeked into the mirror to see how his eye looked, walked away remarking that ‘it could have been a whole lot worse, and will again welcome the return of the day in spite of his injuries. Among those that have come to our notice and required medical attention, are but few, and we are glad to state that the sane Fourth is coming this waymore each year. Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher, experienced a rather peculiar accident about noon, which required immediate attention. He had a number of torpedoes in his ' hip pocket and when reaching around to get one from his pocket, set them off, and in the explosion his pantaloons were rent from top to bottom and a place as large as one's hand burned on his hip, which caused the blood to ooze through and the attention ot a physician was at once required. His right hand was also badly burned and it also required attention to prevent blood poisoning, which might develop ' later. Another accident, the result of the Fourth, happend to Richard Deininger, when one of his friends threw a firecracker at him, which was discharged I just as it struck his face. Today he is going about with a large blister below his right eye, due to the powder from the explosion. ' Hubert Schmitt, who, with several others, went to Monroe to witness the celebration there, fell off his wheel and received an ugly stone cut on his arm, but which was all right again after being cleanly wasjied. — —o — THE FOURTH AT MONROE. C. E. Hocker and family, Mrs. E. B. Macy, Chester Johnson and family took an automobile trip to Monroe, where they spent a delightful Fourth. There was something doing all the time. Congressman Adair gave his Fourth of July speech, and also gave , one at the laying 6f the cornerstone j for the new Monroe school house, which ceremony was impre&sively carried out Tuesday. _— WILL TAKE COLLEGE COURSE. Mies Lucile Gillig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gillig, who since her graduation from the Decatur high school in 1908, has been employed at j the First National bank, will resign her position there to enter college about the middle of August for a, four years’ course.

IN BUSINESS IN DECATUR I ' Lz ANNIE WINNES. No •fool” men s debating club in Decatur would dare venture for aigiunent on “Whether women have as good brains as men” with such a fine example of a woman's success in bi siness before them as that of Miss Annie Winnes, who for eleven years, or since the death of her father. Hen y Wlnnes, has managed the shoe store established in this city by her father in 18S6. This is perhaps one of the oldest business houses in the city, and > one whose merit needs no exaltation in words for the business itse',l has stood the test of many years and has grown with each succeeding one The firm comprises Mrs. A. B. Wir nes and hei daughter. Miss Annie, the latter being active manager of the store. Arnold & Selz shoes lor gentlemen, and Armstrong A Shelby for women, with a good line of children's shoes, please their large number of patrons. Miss Winnes is a ’ good buyer, studies the wants of her trade, anticipating their desires, and practices the policy of making things satisfactory, although she does not loudly proclaim that her guarantee stands behind every sale Miss Winnes is prominent in the orders of the Eastern Star and Ben Hur, and is a highly respected Christian lady, being a member of the Evangelical church. Her mother, Mrs. A. B. Winnes, is one of the older members of the Rebekah lodge, and a devout member of the Baptist church. The family has long resided in their own home, corner of Fifth and Jefferson streets, where the spacious grounds, comprising several lots, give ample I room for the cultivation of flowers in which Mias Winnes especially delights.

MISSED HIS HOLD B _____ I i Traveling Man Swung From 1 Car to Street With Much 9 Force. I? * B ! WAS BADLY BRUISED » I i On His Way to Fort Wayne t —Compelled to Wait } Two Hours Longer. 5 ' A Mr. Syphers, a traveling represent tative for the Scenic Specialty con’ r pany out of Camden, N. J., met with . quite a mishap while trying to board i' an interurban car for Fort Wayne yes- , terday afternoon, but outside of re- • ceiving a hard fall in which he receiv--3 ed numerous bruises, no serious in--1 juries were received. While here he - had called upon Mr. Bosse relative to i drop curtains for the opera house, and s intended to leave on the 2:00 o’clock, i car. Not being able to reach the sta-1 i tion in time to catch the car he walk-, > ed to the corner at the Holthouse liv-1 i ery barn to wait for the car. Before. s it had completely stopped he made a 1 grab for the hand-hold, and having t several small grips in his possession, ? was unable to make the proper swing desired. A large number of people were standing on the rear platform, 8 not permitting him to let go of the , grips, and in reaching for the car he • missed his hold and was thrown with 1 much violence to the street. He res ceived several scratches on the arm, - but outside of that no serious injuries r resulted. He was compelled to wait two hours to catch the next car. o1 WELL DESERVED VACATION. 1 II > ■ ■ 1 J. C. Patterson Will Take Visit—First 3 in Eighteen Years. i J. C. Patterson, the long-time Western Union telegrapher and National express man, will take a vacation, be- . ginning next Sunday—the first he has i had in eighteen years, except the , time he was off duty last summer . when he had typhoid fever. Mr. and s Mrs. Patterson will go to visit the > Durands at Lima and at their cottage ! at Clinger Lake, and may also go to J ) visit with the Nachtriebs in Michigan.. . They expect to be gone a week or ten - days. Lester Stanley, the Western Union messenger boy, will look after the express work in Mr. Pattersons absence, and Ray Teeple will have charge of the telegraphy. HART PROPERTY SALE. I • The old Hart homestead on West i Monroe street will be sold at public • sale Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at ■ the east door of the court house by Attorney D. B. Erwin, oommisgioner.

Decatur, Ind. Wednesday Evening, July 5, 1911.

p WHEEL CAME OFF. Decatur Parties Got Mixed Up While At Monroe Yesterday. While at Monroe Tuesday to attend the Fourth of July celebration a number of Decatur people engaged in a mix-up while in that vicinity, but outside of a scare, no other Injury resulted. A rig containing Ruth Hammell, | Crystal Kern, Sherman Beery and Tom Vail, was accidentally run into by an automobile driven by Robert . Quinn and several other parties, and in the collision the rear wheel of the rig was torn off, allowing the occupants a sudden drop to the street. No one was hurt and the accident being purely accidental, each helped the other out ts their trouble, and all con- I cerned got oSt of the/mix-up unharmed. — -» — TEACHERS' INSTITUTES. In the list of dates for teachers’ in-! stitutes in various Indiana counties, as sent to the state printer by Charles A. Greathouse, state superintendent ■ of public instruction yesterday, Adams I f l heads the list, sue, with thirty-one other counties, to hold her institute Auj gust 28th to September Ist. Allen and Wells will also hold theirs on that date. Fifteen of the counties have not yet announced their dates. o MEETING OF CHAPTER TONIGHT. An important meeting of Decatur Chapter, 112, jrill be held this evening. It will be a short meeting, but an important one, and every member . is requested to be present. o I SSOME BETTER. The condition of Bernard Terveer, was much better yesterday and today, and he was able to sit up in bed to-' Ingnideiy.notsufferingsomuchpaineOyn . day at noon for dinner. He is improving nicely, not having so much pain ( as formerly, but still in a very weak condition* Much hope is now extend- j ed for his recovery. □_ ONLY TWENTY-FOUR KILLED I (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., July s—Specials—Special to Daily Democrat) —Figures compiled to- : ■ day show that the “safe and sane" t ' Fourth movement resulted In the 1 smallest number of deaths in Ameri--1 can history. Only twenty-four persons 1 were killed and 81 injured. LAYING NEW LINE. A large force of men are at work upon the excavation for a new pipe line w’hlch will be laid through the city, closely following the Erie right-of-way. It is the intention to lay the line in concreate and carpenters are building the forms. It is an eight-inch line and with its protection of concrete will last many years.

BEGINS TONIGHT Baptist Evangelistic Campaign Begins Tonight in the Church. THE TENT IS DELAYED Expected Every Day—Rev. A. W. Miller to Assist Rev. Ehle. The great evangelistic campaign, ! to which the Rev. Eble, pastor of the Baptist church, and the members of his congregation have been looking forward to with much interest for the past half year, will open this evening ‘in the church. It had long been planI ned to hold the services in a tent, I which will be erected at the rear of I the church. The tent should have I arrived last week when it could easily have been gotten into readiness for the opening service this evening but on account of some unforeseen delay it has not yet arrived, and it will be necessary to open the meeting in the 1 church this evening. The tent is expected daily, however, and It will not be long before the services will be held in the cooler and more open place. The Rev. Ehle will be assisted by the Rev. A. W. Miller of Bluffton, the Rev. Miller being the evangelist ' employed by the Baptist state conven,‘tion. Everybody is invited to the services. ' IN COMMISSIONERS’ COURT. The report on the Mud Pike road 1 was accepted and the road ordered ' constructed. Water street in Berne I was ordered, W. E. Kintz and Moses 1 Augsburger named as viewers to meet 'at Berne July 13th. The Judy road ' was ordered, C. E. Bollinger and M. i Ketchem viewers, to meet at Geneva ! July 11th. Nicholas Rich road order- ' ed, John Buckmaster and Jacob Sluber viewers, to meet at. Monroe July 1 12th. R. L. Shirk petition granted, M. . Thomas and A. B. Bailey viewers, to meet at Monroe JulylOth. Butcher I street in Geneva was ordered. i The C. & E. railroad was ordered to repair crossing at Rivarre, the G. R. & 1. to repair crossing south of Monroe and the Clover Leaf to repair road near county infirmary. The Henry Stahl road was ordered and bids will be received thereon at the next meeting of the board. The auditor was ordered to advertise for bids for sidewalks on Third and Court street, west and south side of court house for August 7th. Brandyberry brothers filed their consent to the cancellation of their contract to repair the Monroe street bridge which was accepted.

A PECULIAR ACCIDENT. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Drake, who reside In Union township, about four I and one-half miles east of the city, . met with a peculiar accident on Sat- - urday evening while returning home from the city. When they were driving near the Jesse Schwartz residence about a mile and a half from the city, their horse seemed to get very unruly and in making a sudden plunge for- , ward, jerked the buggy in such a 1 manner that Mrs. Drake was thrown against the back of tbe seat with such force that it was thought she was ee- 1 riously injured. Dr. Miller was summoned and after a close examination it was found that she had received no serious injuries, excepting a badly strained back. THERE WITH GOODS Are Indiana Counties With z Tax Funds—Six Counties Pay a Million. ALLEN IS THIRD Adams County Ranks Well —Paid $353,745.50 in 1909 and $366,234.52 in 1910. Six counties in Indiana paid last year in casn taxes into the county treasurer’s office the sum of one mil- ' lion dollars or more. Os these six, according to a statement of cash collection of taxes and treasurer's C per cent fees for delinquent collections In the several counties of the state of Indiana for the years of 1909 and 1910, just compiled by tbe state accounting board. Alien county stands third. Marion county, with Indianapolis city collections easily leads with more than $400,000 collected, while Lake county, third in amount of taxes collected in 1909, last year collected $lB,j 114.90 more cash in taxes than did Allen county, which shows aggregate collections in 1910 amounting to sl. 323,559.24. Vigo county, with Terre Haute, stands fourth in the list for largest cash collections in 1910, with Vangerburg, of which Evansville is the county seat, ranking fifth and St. Joseph, of which the county seat is South Bend, coming sixth. A comparison shows that in 1910, ■ Marion led in tax collections, with Allen county second, Vigo third. Lake j ■ fourth, Vanderburg fifth and St. Jos- : eph sixth. Lake, with the wonderful development of Gary, the steel city, , during 1910, passed both Allen and ’ Vigo counties, a high rate of taxation aiding it in making such a record. ■ The following table shows the amount ■ of taxes paid in 1909 and 1910 by the I counties of this vicinity: Allen county—l9o9, $1,284,458.39; . 1910, $1,323,559.24. • Adams—-1909, $353,745.50; 1910, $366,234.52. DeKalb — 1909, $331,524.20; 1910, ■ $345,077.52. l Huntington—l9o9. $418,384.79: 1910, | 1 $476,627.24. Kosciusko—l9o9, $383,196.40; 1910, $396,451.17. Lagrange—l9o9, $224,370.91; 1910. > $203,164.73. Noble—l9o9, $291,571.28; 1910, $317,-1 534.30. Steuben—l9o9. $166,255.79; 1910, $170,415.15. Wells—l9o9, $392,011.17; 1910, $414,- ! 029.77. Whitley —1909, $249,349.30; 1910. ■ 1 $255,610.80. o WILL GIVE ANOTHER. Owing-to the inclement weather of last evening another special program ■ will be given at the Crystal tonight, i There will positively be a complete . change in program, .both in motion pictures and vaudeville. Mr. Clifford : LaDelle will sing some new Jewish > songs and in addition to this will" give i something absolutely new and up-to-date in the magical line that will make you set up and take notice. This will certainly be a treat for the show-: going people of the city and Is for the • benefit ot' the Decatur band. Be a booster. A good band Is something that speaks well for any city, and we will certainly have one if you only show your appreciation by patronizing the boys to aid them meet the heavyexpenses which they have incurred in the securing of their new uniforms. Remember, it’s only a nickel. —— — • — V - — Miss Marie Lilak of Hesse Cassel ' spent yesterday the guest of Miss Margaret Gerard and other frien is.-

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HEAVY DAMAGE Lightning Knocks Out Partition at the James Ault Residence. PLASTER DAMAGED Over Entire House—Stoves Knocked Down—Crops Damaged Tuesday. The James Ault new residence in the south part ot the city was struck by lightning about 6:30 o’clock Tues day evening and heavily damaged. From appearances this morning the lightning struck near the top of tbe chimney, and following this down, knocked out the partition in tbe upper story and damaged the plastering over the entire house. Both the north and south windows in the upper story were damaged, the window glass being broken out in both. Two stoves in tbe house sere knocked down and Miss Mattie Schlegel, the housekeeper, who was at home at the time, badly shocked. The falling of the stoves set free a large quantity of soot which damaged the carpets extensively and the other furniture, and the home was the scene of great devastation this morning. Mr. Ault carried insurance on the house, but his loss will be considerable more, as well as the inconvenience occasioned. Another result of Tuesday evening’s storm was manifest in the J. C. Patterson yard where a large tree was torn out by the roots. The telephone wire was also broken and damage done to other things of minor importance. The chimney on the house on the Noah Sheets farm in Root township, tenanted by the Butler family, was struck by lightning Tuesday evening and shattered. The lightning passed from the chimney down the side of the house and ran out at the spout. No one was at home at the time the house was struck, it is said. Residents of North Tenth street were badly frightened Tuesday evening when lightning which struck the telegraph wires ran to the ground and jumped into a tree in front of the David Gesslnger home, tearing a two-foot j slab from the tree. The Citizen’s Telephone company’s repair force was out In full numbers today, repairing the damage to telephones, done during the electrical storm Tuesday evening. About two hundred 'phones, including thirty on the country lines, were put out ot' commission. The damage is the heaviest of the year, it is said. However, the greater number of ’phones were repaired this morning. The rain ano electrical storm of last evening broke the great heat I of the past few days but also did con- ! siderable damage to residence property as well as vegetation. Farmers from south of the city report great damage in their growing i crops. Much of the corn was pulled - out by the roots and the oats layed j low ■ A terrific wind and rain storm raged i over the territory between Monmouth and Hesse Cassel Monday evening, doing a large amount of damage. The oats and corn were flattened, the wheat and hay scattered, fences blown down and the rain fell in torrents. At the Louis Klein farm a shed was destroyed and at the St. John’s parsonage several shutters w'ere blown off. The storm last evening also did some damage north of the city. The heavy rains, however, failed to cool the atmosphere to any noticeable extent. o FALLEN TREE BREAKS WIRE. Interurban Held Up Hour and a Half Until Repaired. A green hickory tree in the Lewis Klein grove, near Stop 20 on the interurban, was felled by the severe storin Monday afternoon in such a way that it fell across the interurban trolley wires. The trolley wires, as well as the trolley arm were broken. Farmers notified headquarters here and a crew was sent out to repair the break, the evening car being held up about an hour and a half.